Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Summary:

Battle Creek Area Learning Center is a public charter high school serving 185 students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, Michigan, a community located near the city of Battle Creek.

Despite its small size, Battle Creek Area Learning Center faces significant challenges. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Michigan high schools, with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. Only 18.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 51.7% and 74.3% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average and nearby traditional public high schools like Pennfield Senior High School, Harper Creek High School, and Lakeview High School. Additionally, Battle Creek Area Learning Center serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 94.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the school's performance also lags behind the nearby West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School, a virtual public high school serving the Battle Creek area. While the virtual school has its own challenges, it still outperforms Battle Creek Area Learning Center in key metrics like graduation rates and dropout rates. The charter school also spends less per student, between $9,009 and $10,838, compared to the nearby traditional public high schools, which may contribute to its struggles.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

765 Upton Ave
Springfield, MI 49037-4850

(269) 565-2460

District: Battle Creek Area Learning Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
647^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,304

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

Two or more races:

15.6%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Battle Creek Area Learning Center ranks worse than 87.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), two or more races (15.6%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battle Creek Area Learning Center is 19.3. (See more...)

Compare Battle Creek Area Learning Center employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battle Creek Area Learning Center is $10,304.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battle Creek Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Area Learning Center 647^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Battle Creek Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Battle Creek Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Area Learning Center 566^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	30.35	549^th	705	22.1%
2007	15.20	630^th	767	17.9%
2008	10.56	661^st	750	11.9%
2009	16.43	627^th	754	16.8%
2010	16.46	631^st	765	17.5%
2011	10.86	689^th	784	12.1%
2012	9.85	698^th	773	9.7%
2013	8.05	751^st	805	6.7%
2014	5.97	772^nd	799	3.4%
2015	12.52	738^th	832	11.3%
2016	5.65	776^th	852	8.9%
2017	4.58	786^th	835	5.9%
2018	8.40	729^th	824	11.5%
2024	13.15	647^th	743	12.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.78	565^th	654	13.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.83	659^th	710	7.2%
2024	13.87	539^th	619	12.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.46	649^th	707	8.2%
2024	7.21	595^th	633	6.0%

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Rank History for White students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.64	655^th	708	7.5%
2024	6.23	611^th	638	4.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	82	9	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	97
2005	90	11	1	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	114
2006	84	17	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	111
2007	98	30	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	137
2008	89	39	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	137
2009	98	30	4	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	149
2010	119	27	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	2	170
2011	124	30	0	16	0	1	5	0	176
2012	110	30	1	8	1	1	2	0	153
2013	142	18	5	6	2	0	1	0	174
2014	120	18	3	13	2	0	8	0	164
2015	126	19	0	17	1	1	15	0	179
2016	124	18	1	16	0	1	17	0	177
2017	100	17	1	13	2	1	27	0	161
2018	111	14	1	17	0	1	22	0	166
2019	94	19	2	20	1	0	31	0	167
2020	111	19	0	17	1	0	23	0	171
2021	102	16	0	11	0	0	14	0	143
2022	115	15	0	12	0	0	16	0	158
2023	128	19	0	13	0	0	25	0	185
2024	117	20	0	12	1	1	28	0	179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	97	2.0	48.5	n/a
2005	114	9.3	12.3	22.8
2006	111	8.7	12.8	33.3
2007	137	11.6	11.8	49.6
2008	137	10.3	13.3	62
2009	149	10.7	13.9	63.1
2010	170	14.3	11.8	60.7
2011	176	13.6	12.8	61.9
2012	153	11.6	13.1	60.1
2013	174	10.5	16.4	62.6
2014	164	9.8	16.6	67.7
2015	179	10.0	17.9	72.6
2016	177	10.0	17.7	76.3
2017	161	7.5	21.3	61.5
2018	166	9.0	18.3	79.5
2019	167	9.0	18.4	83.8
2020	171	9.0	18.8	81.9
2021	143	8.0	17.8	93
2022	158	7.0	22.5	84.8
2023	185	8.0	23.1	94.6
2024	179	9.2	19.3	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	97	2.0	48.5	n/a
2005	114	9.3	12.3	22.8
2006	111	8.7	12.8	33.3
2007	137	11.6	11.8	49.6
2008	137	10.3	13.3	62
2009	149	10.7	13.9	63.1
2010	170	14.3	11.8	60.7
2011	176	13.6	12.8	61.9
2012	153	11.6	13.1	60.1
2013	174	10.5	16.4	62.6
2014	164	9.8	16.6	67.7
2015	179	10.0	17.9	72.6
2016	177	10.0	17.7	76.3
2017	161	7.5	21.3	61.5
2018	166	9.0	18.3	79.5
2019	167	9.0	18.4	83.8
2020	171	9.0	18.8	81.9
2021	143	8.0	17.8	93
2022	158	7.0	22.5	84.8
2023	185	8.0	23.1	94.6
2024	179	9.2	19.3	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$584 (6.0%)	$9,086 (94.0%)	$9,671
2020	$882 (9.8%)	$8,127 (90.2%)	$9,009
2021	$1,354 (12.5%)	$9,484 (87.5%)	$10,838
2022	$2,234 (21.1%)	$8,331 (78.9%)	$10,565
2023	$2,343 (22.7%)	$7,961 (77.3%)	$10,304

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	185	10.8%
African American	19	19
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	20	13	35%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	128	36.2%
Two or More Races	31	25	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.8%	94.6%	10.8%

Schools Near Battle Creek Area Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Battle Creek Area Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	765 Upton Ave	Springfield	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Area Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 565-2460	179	9	19.3	90.5%	117 (65.4%)	20 (11.2%)	12 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	28 (15.6%)	13.1	647^th of 743 public high schools	12.9%					(n/a)			26.0			18.4		14.3	$10,304	$2,343	$7,961
Lakeview Alternative High School	Public	9-12	15 Arbor St	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	No	(269) 565-2452	82	1	59.4	72.0%	45 (54.9%)	17 (20.7%)	8 (9.8%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.2%)								(n/a)									$9,379	$1,006	$8,374
Battle Creek MathSci Center	Public, Magnet	8-12	171 Michigan Ave W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 965-9440	1	12	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$15,267	$1,736	$13,530
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	35 Hamblin Ave W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 965-6486	337	6	59.1	72.4%	228 (67.7%)	47 (13.9%)	30 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)	12	654^th of 743 public high schools	12.0%					(n/a)			27.4			11.1		17.2	$7,519	$743	$6,775
Lakeview High School	Public	9-12	15060 Helmer Rd S	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	No	(269) 565-3700	1,239	64	19.2	54.8%	653 (52.7%)	156 (12.6%)	171 (13.8%)	144 (11.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	111 (9.0%)	54.2	305^th of 743 public high schools	59.0%		43.1	405^th of 735 public high schools	44.9%	100			47.8	25.9		42.6		36.9	$13,088	$1,076	$12,011
WK Kellogg Preparatory High School	Public	8-12	100 Van Buren St W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9672	189	7	25.7	80.4%	51 (27.0%)	102 (54.0%)	15 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.6%)	24.7	555^th of 743 public high schools	25.3%					(n/a)			37.5			22.7		22.7	$10,957	$3,531	$7,426
Battle Creek Central High School	Public	9-12	100 Van Buren St W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 213-3500	1,036	54	19.1	72.5%	302 (29.2%)	421 (40.6%)	158 (15.3%)	14 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (13.2%)	7.9	685^th of 743 public high schools	7.8%		4.3	717^th of 735 public high schools	2.4%	32			22.6	5.1		7.8		14.1	$17,974	$3,566	$14,408
Calhoun Area Career Center	Public	10-12	475 Roosevelt Ave E	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 968-2271	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	5500 Armstrong Rd	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Marshall Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 781-1250	113	7	17.3	62.8%	70 (61.9%)	22 (19.5%)	12 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)								(n/a)									$15,520	$2,227	$13,293
Pennfield Senior High School	Public	8-12	8299 Pennfield Rd	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Pennfield Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 961-9770	778	32	24.5	59.0%	617 (79.3%)	38 (4.9%)	47 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.1%)	32	496^th of 743 public high schools	33.2%		27.3	539^th of 735 public high schools	26.7%	43	54.6	22.7	41.3	10.9	25.7	32.1	17.1	28.5	$12,500	$657	$11,843

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Is Battle Creek Area Learning Center a good school?

Battle Creek Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Michigan high schools.

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How many students attend Battle Creek Area Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Battle Creek Area Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Battle Creek Area Learning Center?

Students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center are 65% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic.

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